ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 21 -- United States Patent no. 12,605,299, issued on April 21, was assigned to Freedom to Roam LLC (Windsor Heights, Iowa).

"Assisted walking device" was invented by Robert John Lewis (Windsor Heights, Iowa).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A stable walking apparatus can be used to allow the elderly, disabled, injured, or infirmed to move for day-to-day activities and exercise. The apparatus supports the individual at an upper body portion, such as under the arms of the user. This allows use of the arms and legs of the individual, such as better balance and move with the device, while also controlling aspects of the device. The support is height adjustable, and also includ...